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Swine Flu Shot Safety Concerns: Why the H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Is Not Safe
Category: Vaccinations
Learn how the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine's toxic ingredients can damage your health and find out why swine flu shots may cause chronic autoimmune disorders. more...
How to Prepare for the Swine Flu Pandemic: Emergency Supplies You Need to Fight H1N1 Influenza
Category: Diseases/Viruses
Learn how to prepare & protect yourself & loved ones from swine flu: wash hands, disinfect surfaces, treat influenza symptoms & stock up on water & non-perishable food. more...
Swine Flu Symptoms: How is H1N1 Influenza Spread and Who Is High Risk?
Category: Diseases/Viruses
Find out how the swine flu is spread, identify the symptoms of the H1N1 influenza, and who is considered high risk for catching the disease. more...
How to Wear Over-The-Knee Boots: Pros and Cons of the Knee-High Boots Trend
Category: Women's Shoes
This season boots that go over-the-knee are a favorite among fashion mavens worldwide. Find out how to and how not to wear thigh-high boots. more...
How to Get an Even Self-Tan: Avoid Sunless Tanning Mistakes – Orange, Streaks & Blotchy Tans
Category: Skin Creams & Cleansers
Getting an even self tan isn't impossible; you just need to properly prepare your skin, & avoid common sunless tanning application mistakes. Here's how. more...
Category: Shoes & Accessories (general)
Learn how to protect your suede, nubuck, and patent leather shoes & accessories by choosing the correct treatment: sprays, waxes, or oil application. more...
A Guide to Cleaning Your Beauty Bag: Cosmetics, Makeup & Skin Care Product Shelf Life
Category: Make-up Products
To achieve optimum beauty results and to for hygienic reasons, it's important to regularly clean out your beauty bag, tossing aging items, even if they aren't all gone. more...
Category: Hair Care (general)
Learn about the differences in texture, thickness, strength and shine between African, Asian, and Caucasian hair types. more...
Top 10 Signs of Pregnancy: Early Symptoms that You Might Be Pregnant
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Whether becoming a mother isn't in your plans or you're trying to get pregnant, you'll want to check out these common signs that could mean you might be expecting a baby. more...
How to Wear the Winter Fashion Trend: Incorporate Fur, Feather, Flowers & Foliage Into Your Wardrobe
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Learn how to work the winter garden fashion trend into your style this season: add fur, feathers, flowers, leaves and foliage to rock the latest trend. more...
Bold Eye Liner & Statement Eyebrows: Eyes Lead Fall/Winter Beauty & Makeup Trends
Category: Make-up Application
Shaped full eyebrows, liquid liner, pencil eye liners & eye shadows applied with a wet brush are the top tools for the bold eye beauty trend. more...
Gray Eye Shadow: Smoky Gray, Soft Pewter, & Silver Eye Makeup Top Beauty Trends
Category: Make-up Products
Send out smoke signals with your eyes, as smoldering shades of gray eye shadow - from metallic silver & pewter to moody charcoal - create powerful & dramatic looks. more...
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
From lilac, magenta and violet to lavender, pomegranate and plum, purple is coloring the world of fashion. This regal hue is making a splash from runways and city streets more...
Black is Back in Style: Ebony Tops Fall 2008 & Winter 2009 Fashion Trends
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Black clothing, shoes, handbags, shoes and jewelry are at the forefront of women's fashion trends and designers collections for fall 2008 and winter 2009. more...
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Designers looked to the countryside for inspiration this season and came back with plenty of checks, plaid, tweed and fur to keep us warm this fall and winter. more...
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
When invitations come with a dress code, read carefully; learn what clothing is most appropriate for casual, cocktail, semi-formal, formal & black tie dress codes. more...
Types of Drinking Water: Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap Water?
Category: Nutrition (general)
Find out the pros and cons of bottled water versus municipal water sources and filtered water. more...
Beauty Product Ingredients to Avoid: 10 Personal Care & Cosmetic Chemicals to Steer Clear Of
Category: Beauty (general)
Cosmetics companies can use almost any chemical they want to create the desired cosmetic benefit; learn which personal care and beauty product ingredients to avoid. more...
Paraben-Free Cosmetics: Can Parabens in Beauty Products Make You Fat or Cause Breast Cancer?
Category: Beauty Products
Personal care companies are removing parabens from their products due to possible links between these xenoestrogens & breast cancer, weight gain & fetal abnormalities. more...
Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta: A Master of Classic Style & Beauty for Women’s Wear
Category: International Fashion Designers
Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta is famous for creating classically designed, beautiful clothing which are perfectly cut and flatter a woman's body. more...
Laser Hair Removal: A Virtually Permanent Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Body & Facial Hair
Category: Dermatological Treatments
Laser hair removal is an effective, long-term alternative to electrolysis, shaving, or waxing unwanted body and facial hair. more...
Alphabet Fashion Trend: Typography Style Features Graphic Patterns of Letters & Numbers
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Letters and numbers are popping up, emblazoned across fabric prints and patterns, wrapped around wrists, and dangling from necks in this new, font-friendly trend. more...
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Elegant silhouettes, lace, delicate fabrics, full skirts, nude shoes, corsetry & muted shades create a dainty, come-hither look that's one part lady, one part bombshell. more...
Organic Wool Clothing: Eco Friendly Practices Produce Sustainable Fashion
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Find out why the demand for certified organic wool and environmentally conscious garments are on the rise in the fashion industry. more...
Organic Cotton Clothing: Eco-Friendly Fabric Makes Sustainable Fashion
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Organic cotton clothes are increasingly popular among fashion designers, retailers and consumers as an ethical, environmentally friendly choice for sustainable apparel. more...
Vintage & Thrift Fashion Shopping: Reused & Recycled Garments are Eco Friendly Clothing
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Protect the environment without sacrificing comfort, style or sophistication. Thanks to vintage and thrift stores, eco-shopping is environmentally and fashion friendly. more...
Naughty Secretary Fashion Trend: Fall 2008 Features Sophisticated Styles for Good Girls With an Edge
Category: Women's Work Wear
Naughty secretary fashion is conservative with a touch of sexiness in figure-hugging pencil skirts, filmy blouses, sweater sets, back-seamed stockings, and pearls more...
Zinc: A Micromineral Essential for Healthy Growth & Developement
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Zinc facilitates metabolic functions and DNA synthesis, supports a healthy immune system, is required for the healing of wounds, & maintains a sharp sense of taste. more...
How to Wear Animal Print Fashion: A Guide to Styling Wild Stripes, Spots & Safari Patterns
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Playing with animal prints can be a very dangerous style game. Of all of the fashion faux pas, nothing is quite as tragic as the poor styling of animal prints. more...
Fishnet Stockings: How to Wear Mesh Hosiery with Everyday Fashions
Category: Women's Lingerie/Swimwear
Fishnet stockings, tights, and textured hosiery are an updated, more fashionable replacement old fashioned nylons or pantyhose. more...
Exotic Fashion Trend: Global Style Unites Safari & Tribal Flair, Bollywood & Asian Charm
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Globe-trotting trends borrow elements from African, Asian & East Indian fashion like tribal prints, safari clothes, bold colors and patterns, chunky jewelry and turbans. more...
How to Choose a Diamond: The Essential Four C's of Rating Diamonds
Category: Gemstones
Whether you're popping the question, investing in a right-hand ring or giving diamond stud earrings for Valentine's Day, here's how to pick the best quality diamond. more...
The Wrap Dress: Wrap Around Dresses are Perfect for Every Occasion & Body Type
Category: Women's Dresses/Skirts
Both retro and timeless, the wrap dress's versatile cross-over style makes it a wardrobe staple that flatters women's bodies of all shapes and sizes. more...
What to Wear on a Date: How to Make a Good First Impression with a Stylish Outfit
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Will it be love at first sight? Find out the dos and don'ts of dressing to impress on a date, and get expert tips on looking your best on a first date. more...
The Sheath Dress: A Classic Dress That's Both Feminine and Professional
Category: Women's Dresses/Skirts
The lean lines of the figure-skimming sheath dress make it perfect as a base for smart career clothing as well as a sophisticated show-stopper for evening attire. more...
Spanx Body Shapers & Underwear: Power Panties & Body Slimmers Eliminate VPL, Bulges & Rolls
Category: Women's Lingerie/Swimwear
Spanx foundation garments and body shapers eliminate unsightly visible panty lines, bulges and rolls, slim your figure, and get you noticed for all the right reasons. more...
Spring's Bright Color Trend: How to Wear the Bold Rainbow Colors of Spring & Summer Styles
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Brighten your look with eye-popping colors like daffodil yellow, vermillion orange, verdant green, hibiscus red, glowing coral, bold fuchsia, wild violet and cobalt blue. more...
How to Wear the Little Black Dress: The LBD is Versatile, Chic and Always in Style
Category: Women's Dresses/Skirts
The little black dress is the essential basic for every woman's wardrobe. Bookmark these fresh fashion ideas for dressing up or dressing down the LBD for any occasion. more...
How to Wear a Bra: A Guide to Making Sure You're Getting the Best Breast Support
Category: Women's Lingerie/Swimwear
An essential style guide to putting on a bra (properly), including solutions to common breast support issues and bust-line fashion faux pas. more...
Wrap Baby Carriers: A Review of the MetroWrap by MetroMamma
Category: Infants & Toddlers (general)
A helpful review of the MetroWrap, a popular wrap infant carrier, based on comfort, ergonomics, style, care, and price point. more...
Peep Toe Shoes: Fashion Tips for Wearing Open-Toe High Heels
Category: Shoes & Accessories (general)
From red carpets to runways, opaque tights and peep toe shoes are the must-have combo of the year. Get tips on the many ways of wearing open toe shoes. more...
How to Wear Skinny Jeans: The Sexy Silhouette of Slim-Fitting Denim
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Slim-fitting stretchy jeans are a favorite among celebrities and models; find out how to buy flattering skinny jeans and how you can wear them with style. more...
High Waisted Denim Trend: Retro-Inspired High-Rise Jeans Make Your Look Taller & Leaner
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
A throw-back to late 1970s styles, jeans that sit at your natural waist are back in fashion. Find out the pros and cons of the trend and how to wear it: more...
Cold Weather Lip Care: Tips and Products for a Soft, Sexy Pout
Category: Skin/Nail Care
Cold weather is no excuse for dry chapped lips; find out how to replenish and lock in skin's moisture for a luscious, kissable mouth all year long. more...
Designer Jeans: How to Spot Fakes & Get the Best Fit When Buying Premium Denim
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
A fashion lover's guide to making a good investment in high-end denim: how to avoid buying counterfeit denim and how to find out which designer jeans will fit you best. more...
Maternity Fashion Tips: A Yummy Mummy's Guide to a Stylish Pregnancy
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
An overview of how and why maternity clothing can help pregnant women feel comfortable and look fashionable, including sizing advice and must-have purchases. more...
Gray is the New Black: Black and White Come Together in Fashion's Trendiest Neutral Color
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Basic black will always have a special place in the closets of clothes lovers, but there's a new neutral option in the wardrobes of the fashionable people: gray. more...
Holiday Weight Gain: Additional Pounds May Lead to Lifelong Obesity
Category: Weight Loss (general)
Winter holiday weight gain averages only one pound (not five), but accumulates through the years and may be a major contributor to obesity in later life. more...
Osteopathy: Manual Medicine Providing an Holistic Approach to Wellness
Category: Natural Medicine (general)
Osteopathy is an holistic manual therapy which reduces pain and improves the function of the body by decreasing tensions and restrictions in muscles, joints and organs. more...
Cell Phone Safety: Does Radiation from Mobile Phones Cause Brain Cancer and Tumors?
Category: General Medicine (general)
Radiation from cell phones and telephone towers can cause health problems such as brain tumors, cancer, infertility, memory loss, depression, sleep and behavior problems. more...
Natural Ways to Prevent Swine Flu Infection: How to Avoid H1N1 Influenza without Getting a Vaccine
Category: Natural Medicine (general)
Learn about natural approaches to preventing swine H1N1 influenza infection by boosting your immune system with vitamin D supplements, hand-washing, exercise and more. more...
Swine Flu History: Tracking H1N1 Virus Pandemics and Outbreaks
Category: Diseases/Viruses
Learn about the history of the H1N1 swine influenza virus as it relates to human outbreaks and pandemics. Find out about the swine flu infection and death rates. more...
Fashion Trends & Personal Style: How to Be You Own Personal Stylist
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Learn how to incorporate fashion trends from runways & magazines into your own wardrobe in a way that reflects your personal style & compliments your body & lifestyle. more...
How to Apply Sunless Tanner: A Foolproof Guide to Using Self Tanning Products
Category: Skin Creams & Cleansers
Get the perfect fake tan with sunless tanning products by exfoliating, cleansing, and moisturizing well before, during and after applying a self-tanner. more...
How to Make Your Hair Stronger: Professional Advice on Growing Strong, Long Hair
Category: Hair Care (general)
Find out why exercising, eating a balanced diet and taking multi-vitamins for strong hair are all essential to helping your body to grow healthier, fortified hair. more...
How to Wear Jeans with Style: Fashion Advice for Buying Flattering Denim
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Stylish jeans are the foundation of every wardrobe, but finding the perfect jeans can be tricky. Here's a guide to low-rise, skinny, stretch, colored, trendy denim. more...
Signs of a Twin Pregnancy: Indications That You May Be Carrying Twins
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
With twin and triplet pregnancies on the rise, here are a few symptoms which may help you figure out if you are about to become a mother of multiples. more...
Fashion Trend: Winter Garden: Flowers, Florals, Feathers, Fur & Leaves Add Nature to Winter Styles
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Even if the flowers or Spring's fashion runways are a distant memory, you can still look forward to adding a nature-inspired elements into your Winter fashion wardrobe. more...
7 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget: How to Save Money While Giving Christmas Gifts
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Get tips, tricks and ideas for participating in holiday shopping & giving without spending a lot of money or going into debt. more...
False Eyelashes: Get Long Lashes & Dramatic Eyes with Fake Eyelashes
Category: Make-up Products
Make the world jealous of your long lashes with false eyelashes that range from nearly natural to glammed-up glitz. more...
Vegan Footwear: Natalie Portman's Shoe Collection for Té Casan
Category: Women's Shoes
Té Casan collaborates with actress and fashion muse Natalie Portman on her vegan premier shoe collection, but are these shoes as socially conscious as they claim to be? more...
How to Wear Tights: Textured, Printed, Opaque, & Sheer Tights, Fishnets & Leggings
Category: Women's Lingerie/Swimwear
Find out the difference between textured, printed, opaque, sheer and footless tights and leggings, fishnet stockings, & panty-hose, & how to wear them year-round. more...
Stark Minimalism Fashion Trend: Simple Silhouettes, Clean Lines, Neutral Palette & Black
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Minimalist fashion for fall & winter features unfussy, clean lines, simple silhouettes & a neutral, monochromatic palette, showcasing black as the new black. more...
What to Wear to the Office Holiday Party: How to Look Polished, Professional, & Fashionably Festive
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Your goal is to look savvy, sophisticated and fashionably festive. Make an impression on the boss; so dress tastefully chic to make a good fashion impression. more...
What is Food Intolerance?: How Are Food Sensitivities Different from Food Allergies?
Category: Food Allergies
Food intolerance and allergies have become buzz words in the world of alternative health care and holistic wellness promotion. more...
How Much Water Should I Drink?: Drinking Enough Water is Vital for Staying Youthful & Healthy
Category: Nutrition (general)
Find out why drinking water is so important to your health, & learn how much water you should drink each day & which factors could cause you to require more water daily. more...
Chemicals in Personal Care Products: Toxins & Synthetic Additives Cause Cancer & Birth Defects
Category: Beauty Products
Learn about health risks associated with commonly used personal care product ingredients, and the lack of independent regulation and testing of chemicals in cosmetics. more...
The White Fashion Trend of 2008: From White Shirts, Dresses & Denim to Nautical, Safari, & Mod White
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Stock up on bleach: bright white shirts, white-hot mini dresses and cool white denim, and mod, nautical and safari white are hot for spring/summer 2008. more...
Sex and the City Film: SATC Movie is a Fabulous Hit with Fans on the Big Screen
Category: Romantic Films/Comedies (general)
The much anticipated feature film version of HBO hit Sex and the City allows millions of loyal fans to get carried away with their favorite, fabulous fictional friends. more...
Does Drinking Coffee Make You Fat?: How Caffeine Causes You to Gain Weight
Category: Food Facts
People usually drink coffee for the jolting perk the caffeine buzz coffee is famous for, but did you know that coffee can actually rob you of energy and make you fat? more...
Chic Shorts Trend for Summer 2008: How to Wear Shorts for Your Height, Shape & Occasion
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Nothings says summer like a pair of shorts. Find out how to rock the short trend by matching chic shorts to your body type. more...
Shoe Shopping Online: The Premium Guide to the Internet's Best Footwear Retailers
Category: Women's Shoes
Find out which of the Web's leading shoe retailers offer the greatest selection of styles & sizes, best shipping & return policies, & most shopper-friendly websites. more...
Bamboo Eco-Fashion: Sustainable Clothing from the World's Most Renewable Resource
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Learn the ecological and fashion pros & cons of bamboo textiles, which are unparalleled in the industry for their soft, luxurious texture, smooth hand & unusual coolness. more...
Banana Republic's Organic Fashion: Committing to Eco-Friendly Clothing, Packaging & Stores
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
To celebrate of Earth Day, retailer Banana Republic unveiled an eco-fashion line this week, featuring a summer collection of environmentally friendly clothing for women. more...
Category: Shoes & Accessories (general)
Designers transform billboards, candy wrappers, food packages and other waste materials into eco jewelry, handbags, wallets, purses, messenger bags, and yoga mats. more...
Vitamin D or Calciferol: The Sunshine Micronutrient Essential Is for Healthy Bones & Teeth
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin D (calciferol) a soluble vitamin is necessary for proper calcium and phosphorus metabolism and absorption, which makes it essential for healthy bones and teeth. more...
Pinstripes & Suiting Fashion Trend: Business Details are Strong Styles in Women's Wear Spring 2008
Category: Women's Work Wear
Learn how to juxtapose the strong, masculine lines of corporate suiting and pinstripes with feminine curves, for a modern woman's take on power-dressing. more...
Animal Print Fashion Trend: Zebra, Leopard, Cheetah and Giraffe Prints Lead Safari Style
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Wearing animal prints can either add a touch of class to a smart outfit or produce a nightmarish fashion disaster. Here's how to wear animal prints with style. more...
Salinas Swimwear and Beach Chic: Sexy Brazilian Bikinis & Bathing Suits
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
One of the world's most sought after lines of designer bathing suits, Salinas Swimwear and Salinas Beach Chic are must-haves for beach bunnies and pool side fashionistas. more...
Spring 2008 Floral Fashion Trend: Women's Styles Feature Flower Motifs & Floral Prints
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Bold and bright or sweet and feminine, floral prints and flower-inspired designs are pretty fashionable for spring 2008. Get the scoop on how to wear this fresh style: more...
Fashion Belts for Women: A Style Guide to Wearing a Belt Accessory
Category: Women's Accessories
Thin or wide, bright, basic or bejeweled, a belt is an easy way to add polish to any outfit. Here's how to update your look with the season's most stylish belts. more...
Color Matching for Fashion: Co-ordinate the Colors of Your Wardrobe
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Learn how to combine and match colors to create fashionable outfits by understanding basic color wheel theory and how different families of colors are perceived. more...
How to Buy a Winter Coat: Find a Winter Overcoat that Flatters Your Figure & Lifestyle
Category: Women's Outerwear
A classic winter overcoat that keeps you warm while making a fashion statement is a staple in every woman's wardrobe. Here are tips on choosing the right coat for you. more...
The Meaning of Color in Fashion: What Message Do You Send by the Colors You Wear?
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Find out what the color of your clothes says to others, and learn how to communicate with fashion using color psychology. more...
Spring's Metallic Fashion Trend: Styles Feature Gold, Silver, Bronze, Sequins & Metallic Finishes
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Not for the faint of heart, the appeal behind the metallic fashion trend lies in mirror-like materials' ability to reflect light and put the limelight on curves. more...
Spring 2008 Fashion Trends: The Runway Report on Women's Ready-to-Wear Styles for Spring '08
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
From transparency to tuxedos, togas to disco, and airy frocks to safari wear, spring fashion trends for all over the map, but are united by a common escapist thread. more...
The Perfect Little Black Dress: How to Find the Right Style of LBD for Your Body Type
Category: Women's Dresses/Skirts
Every woman needs a structured little black dress that can go from to day to night and lend itself as a canvas to accessories. Here's how to find the right one for you: more...
Buy the Right Bra Size: How to Measure Your Bra Cup and Band Size
Category: Women's Lingerie/Swimwear
Eighty-five percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Find out how to measure yourself for the perfect-fitting, most flattering bra. more...
Sling Infant Carriers: A Review of the Pippalily Baby Sling
Category: Infants & Toddlers (general)
A helpful review of the Pippalily Sling, a popular pocket-style sling baby carrier, based on comfort, ergonomics, style, care, and price point. more...
Tuxedo Style For Women: Men's Tailored Suiting and Black-Tie Inspires Ladies' Fashion
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Boy-meets-girl dressing gets glamorous, infusing bow ties, cummerbunds, slick suiting and smart trousers into chic styles for women. Find out how to master the tux trend: more...
Bow-Tie Blouse: Tie-Neck Shirts are One of Spring 2008's Must-Have Items
Category: Women's Blouses/Tops
A perfect match with the season's high waisted trouser, today's ascot blouse is a versatile staple in the modern fashionista's wardrobe. more...
Transparency Fashion Trend: Spring 2008 Styles Feature Sheer Fabrics in Washed-Out Colors
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Spring styles show their softer side by playing with transparent clothes, silky fabrics and curve-skimming silhouettes in pale, pastel colors. more...
Plus-Size Designer Jeans: Hip High-End Denim for Full-Figured Women
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
A source guide to premium denim for stylish, real, curvy women. more...
How to Buy Jeans: Get the Perfect Denim Fit that Flatters Your Figure
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Whether you're buying bargain jeans or shelling out $300 on premium designer denim, here's how to make sure you're buying the best style and cut for your body type. more...
How to Apply Red Lipstick: A Personalized Guide to Wearing the Red Lip Color Trend
Category: Beauty (general)
The key to looking chic and sexy wearing red lipstick is choosing the right product and shade, and applying it properly. Here's how. more...
How to Meet Men: The Modern Woman's Guide to Getting a Date
Category: Dating Advice
Fun dating advice to help you meet guys and spice up your personal life. more...
Lose Weight Over the Holidays: The Holiday-Friendly Guide to Weight-Loss
Category: Weight Loss Methods
Skip the annual holiday season weight gain by adopting a few simple lifestyle adjustments that will enable you to get healthy, lose weight, and still enjoy festivities. more...
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